Singapore’s prosecutor filed more corruption charges against former transport minister S. Iswaran, the latest in the biggest political scandal to hit the the city-state in close to four decades.
Singapore shares little changed at Monday’s open; STI down 0.01%
SINGAPORE stocks were trading muted on Monday (Mar 25) morning, following subdued performances in global markets. Read more at The Business Times.
The Lens: New travel technology like Singapore’s QR codes is great, but keep data privacy in mind
Immigration departments must make sure information is kept secure and not used improperly, one student writes.
Singapore joins top 20 economies in investment appeal
Economies with the highest GOI scores were all high-income advanced economies. Singapore fares well in the Global Opportunity Index (GOI) 2024, being one of the 20 economies deemed attractive in ...
Singapore Dollar’s Stellar Run Seen Ending on Monetary Easing
The Singapore dollar’s two-year streak as the top-performing Asian currency is seen ending this year as the nation’s central bank may start loosening its policy as soon as April.
DBS to scale up digital financial planning solutions as it eyes region’s growing mass affluent market
It plans to quadruple the number of mass affluent investors who can access the tools by 2026. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Health, manufacturing sectors continue to lead Singapore’s gender pay gap
WHILE Singapore’s gender pay gap has narrowed, it is striking that the industries with the most significant disparity five years ago still remain the same. Read more at The Business Times.
MAS to boost sustainable finance in Singapore with AI and tokenization
Global hedge fund managers and private credit managers favour Singapore as a prime office location. Singapore remains to be an attractive hub for alternative and hedge fund managers to set up their ...
Complaints made in US, Singapore against local firm that promised quick returns on crypto investments
Its founders claimed to have sought a licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and, on the firm’s now-defunct website, said it was a trustworthy business because “we are a registered ...
Bilateral Trade Boost: Egypt, Singapore To Enhance Economic Ties
Egypt and Singapore on Saturday committed to enhancing their bilateral trade and investment ties. This agreement came to light during a meeting between Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his ...
Singapore introduces occupational codes to aid application for new job roles in tech, sustainability
Singapore just introduced new occupational codes for jobs in Information Technology and sustainability (Green economy) to reflect the growing demand ...
Cautious optimism can grow into more should Singapore deny China once more
The start of the Tsutomu Ogura era was brought cautious optimism for Singapore -- but that could grow into more if they can deny China again on Tuesday.
Fun With Kids: Free sports classes at Decathlon; OCBC Cycle; Science Centre Singapore
The sporting goods retailer is also encouraging sustainability with its Decathlon Circular Bazaar. For instance, if you own a bicycle from the brand, you can return it and get the assessed value in a ...
Singapore Cherries: A surprising delight in quick-growing trees
The fast-growing Singapore cherry tree surprises with its delicious small cherry-like fruits, offering quick green cover and shade. Valued for its sweetness, it provides environmental benefits and ...
Woman who lied to police that her mobile phone was snatched gets jail
SINGAPORE: A woman lied to the police that a man she did not know had snatched her mobile phone in Geylang when, in fact, her boyfriend was in possession of the device at the time.
Tanuj Virwani To Celebrate First Holi After Marriage With Wife Tanya Jacob In Singapore
Actor Tanuj Virwani will be celebrating his first Holi with wife Tanya Jacob after marriage. The actor shared that he will ...